Martins had pre-eclampsia while pregnant – a complication characterized by signs of damage in other organs and high blood pressure. After she was diagnosed, the mother-to-be knew she would deliver early.

At 23 weeks, the delivery was so early that Eirianna almost didn’t survive.

“[The doctor] comes in one day and says, ‘We’re having the baby now. I’m calling your husband, we’re gonna do it,'” Martin said.